Category: 2013

In 1961, President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps to promote peace and increase international understanding by encouraging Americans to serve in developing countries.  This afternoon, on the 50th anniversary of President Kennedy’s assassination, President Obama met with longtime supporters of the Peace Corps, its leadership, and volunteers currently serving in Tanzania.  Together, they…

The United States and the Russian Federation held the inaugural bilateral meeting of the Working Group on Threats to and in the Use of ICTs in the Context of International Security, under the U.S.-Russia Bilateral Presidential Commission, on November 21–22 in Washington, D.C.  In June 2013, President Obama and President Putin agreed to establish the…

South Court Auditorium 2:28 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Well, hello, everybody.  Have a seat, have a seat.  And thank you, Misa, for the introduction and, more importantly, what you are doing in the classroom every single day, which is making such a big difference.  And I want to welcome all of you who are here. …

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Brad R. Carson – Under Secretary of the Army, Department of Defense Maureen Elizabeth Cormack – Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Department of State Leslie Berger Kiernan – Representative of the United States to the United Nations…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Richard A. Kennedy – Member, Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Heather L. MacDougall – Member, Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Andrew Mark Luger and Damon Paul Martinez to serve as U.S. Attorneys. “These two individuals have proven themselves to be not only top-flight attorneys but dedicated public servants,” President Obama said. “I am grateful for the work they have already done on behalf of the American people and…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Sherry Moore Trafford and Judge Steven Michael Wellner to serve on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. “I am proud to nominate these outstanding candidates to serve on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia,” said President Obama.  “They have a long and distinguished record…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Andrew Mark Luger, of Minnesota, to be United States Attorney for the District of Minnesota for the term of four years, vice B. Todd Jones, term expired. Damon Paul Martinez, of New Mexico, to be United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico for the term of four years,…

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama signed an Executive Order creating a Presidential Emergency Board to help resolve an ongoing dispute between the Long Island Rail Road Company and some of its employees. The Presidential Emergency Board will provide a structure for the two sides to resolve their disagreements.  The Presidential Emergency Board will hear…

President Obama joined Vice President Joe Biden’s meeting today with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.  The President highlighted Slovakia’s contributions to the NATO mission in Afghanistan and honored the sacrifices made by Slovaks as they serve alongside American troops.  The President and Prime Minister discussed ongoing efforts on Syria and welcomed the Prime Minister’s interest…